Austrian admits plotting attack on Taylor Swift concert in Vienna
Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 28, 2026Country: Austria
Crime & Law

A 21-year-old Austrian man, named Beran A, admitted to plotting a jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in August 2024. He was arrested following a tip-off from the CIA, leading to the cancellation of three sold-out concerts. Prosecutors allege he began planning the attack by July 21, 2024, and made explosives while attempting to illegally purchase weapons.
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